Current: Range: $122,216 to $135,125 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary ScaleApplications Close: Monday, 29 June 2026About usCatholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success. Your RoleAn exciting role exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Consultant - Outside School Hours Care, to commence Term 3, 2026 (13th July 2026) or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a full time continuing position, based in Rockhampton.The role presents an engaging opportunity to support Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinators across 19 OSHC services in Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, enhancing the quality, compliance, and consistency of programs that promote children's wellbeing, identity, and positive learning outcomes. This role involves providing oversight and support across service operations, maintaining high standards of health and safety, strengthening communication with key stakeholders, and delivering professional learning to drive continuous improvement and best practice. The position requires a strong understanding of relevant legislation, the National Quality Framework, and Early Learning policies, together with the ability to guide compliance, quality standards, coordinate key processes, and support effective administrative and operational practices. The successful applicant will build strong collaborative relationships with Coordinators, Nominated Supervisors (Principals), and the Early Learning and Care team, provide informed guidance, support assessment and rating processes, and contribute to consistently high-quality OSHC service delivery. Typical duties include, but are not limited:Working with existing OSHC Consultant, supporting OSHC Coordinators in their role as Educational Leaders and the embedding of programs that respond to each child's wellbeing, positive sense of identity and confidence as a learner and participantEnsuring OSHC services are providing for the health and safety of the children in their careMonitoring and supporting compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Early Learning and Care policies and proceduresRegularly communicating with the Outside School Hours Care Coordinators and the Nominated Supervisor (Principal) of the associated school regarding the operations of the serviceOrganising OSHC training that provide professional development and allow networking across the regions in the Diocese, with support from the Early Learning and Care Manager. Support OSHC services in adhering to legislative requirements and the National Quality Framework aspects. For more information, please view the Position Description.About youThe successful applicant will have:An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to maintain a high level of confidentialityIndustry experience in Early Childhood or OSHC sectorThe ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.Diploma level qualifications in Early Childhood and Care or School Age Education and Care or equivalent.We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.What we offerCompetitive salary range - $122,216 to $135,125 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary ScaleSuperannuation contribution of 12.75% 5 weeks of annual leaveAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health InsuranceAccess to Fitness PassportExcellent leave entitlements to suit various situationsInduction, professional development and learning opportunitiesModern facilities and resourcesMandatory RequirementsA current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.Relevant tertiary qualificationsCurrent Driver's LicenceAbility to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of RockhamptonAbility to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.Australian work rightsWillingness to complete National Child Protection and Child Safety training.How to ApplyPlease review our How To Apply Online GuideComplete the application belowApplicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional refereesPlease ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.Further informationFor a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8000.For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.auApplications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.Applications Close: Monday, 29 June 2026.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. 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